Fluid Leak

[VinceD]

There is a fluid leak on my 2002 Newell. It is right below the drivers side compartment. There is a door on the drivers side that contains some kind of hydraulic components and I cannot figure what it is for. Is this related to steering or the Howard steering unit? The fluid is red.

[afrench45]

If memory severs correctly, your coach is equipped with Howards right? My guess is it is that leaking. Did you happen to leave it turned on while making a turn slow or tight? I have noticed if I do that on accident it causes my pump to leak.

[VinceD]

Yes it is. I did find a company that works on them believe it or not. I am speaking with them about fixing it. If anyone needs their info, I will be happy to provide it.

[folivier]

Those hydraulic components are probably your slide mechanisms if you have the HWH slide outs. There is also reservoir tank there. If you have a leak there check the tank level, may not get your slides back in if it gets too low.

[VinceD]

There is a sight glass on the reservoir. I will keep a eye on it. What type of fluid does it take? I guess I could look it up or call Newell. I have all the manuals on the coach.

[afrench45]

If there is a sight glass, it is the howards steering. The slides have a dipstick that you check in the square tank.